In fall 2017, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) sought applicants to serve on the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC), which will review budget and program plans and make recommendations on prioritization for the 2018-2019 district budget to the Superintendent and the Governing Board. The committee will meet from November-December 2017. Applications were accepted through October 6, 2017.

With the prospect of more than $13 million in budget reductions over the next two years, PUSD is  fundamentally changing its planning and budget development process to focus on the instructional core - the essential interaction between teacher, student, and content that creates the basis of learning.  After conducting data and root cause analysis and engaging stakeholders, PUSD will fund strategies that support the instructional core based on the Board of Education’s identified priorities:

• Continuous improvement in academics and operations
• Increasing socioeconomic integration which promotes stronger academic, cognitive, and social-emotional benefits for all students
• Reducing the budget deficit for long term sustainability

The purpose of this committee is to provide for community involvement by a broad range of stakeholders.  The committee is made up of  teachers, principals, staff, parent representatives from mandated district advisory committees, community members, and high school student council members. The SBAC also includes division and department managers.

The Committee will convene in November-December 2017 for 8-10 meetings. 

Budget Development Timeline